Bakery Clerk Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Portage, IN

4d

About The Position

The Bakery Clerk proofs and bakes unfinished bakery goods according to product handling information, using ovens and other equipment. The role unpacks frozen bakery goods and displays appropriate quantities based on production charts, while following safe handling and storage instructions. The clerk packages and decorates bakery products, supports special orders, and helps ensure products are fresh, properly priced, and meet company quality standards. The position also involves receiving and storing shipments, rotating products, maintaining bakery cleanliness and food safety, and following club policies and procedures. Team members are expected to provide friendly, attentive service, help resolve member concerns, work collaboratively, and contribute to daily club standards. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, moving heavy or awkward objects over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a bakery or customer-service-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of bakery products.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions about bakery items, recommend products, take member calls, and accept special orders.
• Proof and bake unfinished bakery goods according to product handling information, using ovens and other equipment.
• Use bakery production charts to guide production and display quantities.
• Gather products for preparation for the next business day.
• Package freshly baked goods, including cookies, Danish pastries, muffins, rolls, breads, pies, and cakes.
• Unpack bakery goods from the freezer and display appropriate quantities.
• Decorate special-order or case products.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, and store bakery products and shipments according to food safety, freshness, and product-handling procedures.
• Ensure products are fresh and meet company quality standards; check daily for out-of-date products and follow salvage and stale-product procedures.
• Generate labels and price tickets, perform price checks when necessary, and ensure items are accurately priced.
• Clean and sanitize bakery equipment, display fixtures, and food surfaces, including ovens, utensils, refrigerated cases, display racks, and tables.
• Operate and handle bakery equipment using approved safety procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and support compliance.
• Deliver service excellence, address member concerns, and help maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Work collaboratively to meet daily club standards and business goals.
• Perform other assigned duties, including working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Choice of three medical plans, with optional dental and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for eligible team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed